AL7 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1AX

AL7 1AX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL7 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL7 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1AX, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1AX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westfield with total crimes: 2
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2
  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 1

AL7 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.310.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-85.71%
Public order11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.0475.00%
Vehicle crime37.360.00%
Shoplifting33.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-83.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour624.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.31300.00%
Burglary44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.21100.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Robbery22.100.00%
Public order12.10-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2150.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.930.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%
Other crime12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary316.830.00%
Vehicle crime33.160.00%
Other theft33.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-50.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.62-42.86%
Burglary34.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.160.00%
Other theft13.16-66.67%
Public order11.050.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.3040.00%
Vehicle crime77.36600.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.3650.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting11.05-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.93-44.44%
Shoplifting45.26100.00%
Other theft34.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-71.43%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.4775.00%
Shoplifting27.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.470.00%
Shoplifting34.210.00%
Other crime23.160.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1